Job Information
Capital Area Community Services Bus Driver in Lansing, Michigan
CACS Head Start is looking to hire a Bus Driver! This is a full time position at 40 hours per week, this is a part year position with a summer lay off and the rate of pay is $16.45 without a CDA and $16.85 with a CDA.
Job Summary
The Bus Driver transports pre-school children and families to pre-school classrooms and/or other programs sponsored events. The Bus Drivers assist teaching staff with children and families, substitutes in classroom and/or childcare when needed. The Bus Driver prepares, delivers, and or assists with meal preparation and when needed, helps maintain cleanliness in classrooms and or work sites.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or the equivalent
No CDA (Bus Driver I)
CDA (Bus Driver II)
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years driving experience
Drivers must have a chauffeur's license and a State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with A, B, or C group designation, (P) passenger and (S) safety endorsements and must be able to obtain medical card.
Drivers must complete prerequisite training, CDL skills and road test, the Beginning Bus Driver Training Course, and complete a six-hour continuing education course every two years, to maintain the necessary CDL.
Credentials must be available upon request while driving a CACS vehicle.
Drivers must enroll in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse through (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Drivers must not have more than six active points within a 24-month period on their personal driving record, as determined by the State of Michigan. In addition, drivers are required by law to report conviction of any moving violation or the revocation, suspension, or cancellation of the driver's license to the Transportation Service Manager.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Operate the bus safely
Perform and document monthly bus evacuations with staff, children, and families
Familiarity with the contents of the First Aid Kit
Familiarity with bus evacuations and operation of the fire extinguisher
Maintain route book with current children and family information; log information as necessary
Record accurate information on emergency cards
Conduct pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicle as required. Report any malfunction.
Maintain interior and exterior of the bus in a clean and safe condition and conduct appropriate route procedures within the state and federal guidelines
Maintain awareness of potentially unsafe surroundings